MAGNA PARK Lutterworth. DHL SUPPLY CHAIN: Design and Access Statement. June

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1 DHL SUPPLY CHAIN: Design and Access Statement June 2015

2 CONTENTS SECTION - The Access Proposals 9.1. Site Access Mere Lane A Footpaths, cycle ways and bridleways 142 SECTION An important component of the proposed Green Infrastructure strategy is the retention of existing permissible bridleways, and the creation of new permanent footpath and bridleway connections to facilitate access to the countryside Section - The Access Proposals

3 . THE ACCESS PROPOSALS This section sets out the proposals for accessing the site the response to the policies and design concepts adopted and to the pre-application advice from LCC Highways, Warwickshire CC Highways and Highways England, having regard additionally to what the public and other stakeholders said at the engagement events. 9.1 Site Access Access is proposed via a new roundabout on Mere Lane that will connect the site to Magna Park to the south and the A5 to the west. The connection to the existing Magna Park is achieved by extending Argosy Way between existing plots 1400 and To access the DHL unit, a new access road will be constructed to form the north western arm of the roundabout New bus laybys are proposed on Argosy Way just to the south east of the new roundabout on Mere Lane. Footways will be provided to enable direct pedestrian routes to the DHL unit and at-grade uncontrolled crossings will be provided at the splitter islands of the new roundabout to ensure that pedestrians can cross Mere Lane and Argosy Way safely Mere Lane The section of Mere Lane between the A5 and the new access roundabout will be realigned and upgraded to a 7.3 metre carriageway. The existing 7.5 tonne weight restriction will be removed to allow HGVs to access the DHL building and the existing Magna Park directly from the A5. An important component of the proposed Green Infrastructure strategy is the retention of existing permissible bridleways, and the creation of new permanent footpath and bridleway connections to facilitate access to the countryside. The weight restriction will be relocated to the north east of the new roundabout on Mere Lane to prevent HGVs from using Mere Lane as an alternative route to Lutterworth and the A426. DHL employees will also be discouraged from using Mere Lane for the journey to and from work and this message will be reinforced in the Travel Plan The redundant section of Mere Lane will be stopped-up under Section 247 of the Town and Country Planning Act The proposal is for to be reclassified as a public footpath providing an informal link to an existing public footpath on the west side of the A5 9.3 A A new roundabout is proposed on the A5 to replace the existing priority junction at Mere Lane. As part of the scheme the existing section of dual carriageway on the A5 will be extended from Emmanuel/ Lodge Cottages to the new roundabout over a distance of approximately 500 metres. Site Access

4 . THE ACCESS PROPOSALS 1. Suggested cycle route on Woodby Lane 2. Route into Bitteswell Village 3. Foot/Cycleway on Bitteswell Rd 4. End of Foot/Cycleway on Bitteswell Rd 5. Foot/Cycleway on Coventry Rd (north) 6. Foot/Cycleway on Coventry Rd (south) Footpaths, cycle ways and bridleways Bus stops are proposed to the south east of the new roundabout on Argosy Way. Shelters, seating and timetable information will be provided and the potential to provide real-time information is being discussed with LCC. Providing a connection into Magna Park from Mere Lane will allow the existing bus route to divert into Magna Park from Mere Lane thus avoiding the need to join the A5 and negotiate the Cross in Hand roundabout Footways will be provided to enable direct pedestrian routes to the DHL unit and at-grade uncontrolled crossings will be provided at the splitter islands of the new roundabout to ensure that pedestrians can cross Mere Lane and the extension to Argossy Way safely. Although its setting limits the potential to encourage large numbers of cyclists, DHL will promote cycling as a viable mode through the provision of changing and shower facilities together with a covered, secure and well lit cycle parking area. The greatest potential for cycling is for trips to and from Lutterworth and there is a segregated signed route that runs on the north side of the A4303. Via this route Magna Park can be reached in less than five minutes, which is within comfortable cycling distance Walking is also a possibility for some people via the same route and within Magna Park there is an integrated network of footways with regular crossing points, dropped kerbs and tactile paving. These also provide safe and direct pedestrian routes to bus stops and other areas of Magna Park. The showers and changing facilities would be available to those who choose to walk to work There are a number of footpaths and minor roads that provide direct links from Magna Park to Lutterworth and Bitteswell. Woodby Lane is a narrow lightly trafficked road that connects the north east corner of Magna Park to Ullesthorpe Road just to the west of Bitteswell. Woodby Lane is not open to through traffic but cyclists and pedestrians can access Magna Park at its western end. Although not lit, it is part of an attractive route for these modes particularly during the summer months. Access to the countryside connectivity An important component of the proposed Green Infrastructure strategy is the retention of existing permissible bridleways, and the creation of new permanent footpath and bridleway connections to facilitate access to the countryside. These new connections provide access to the wider network of existing Public Rights Of Way between the villages of Ullesthorpe and Willey to the north and west of the site. A new visitor s carpark at the northeast of the site facilitates access to the existing Mere Lane Lagoon and proposed wetland habitat as well as to circuitous routes around the site. The former route of Mere Lane equally creates footpath access to connect to the Public Rights of Way that emanate from Willey and terminate at the A5 providing improved connectivity. Metaled pavements also connect the DHL unit with proposed bus stops on Argosy Way and Magna Park beyond Footpaths, cycle ways and bridleways Foot/Cycleway on Brookfield Way 8. Foot/Cycleway on Coventry Rd 9. Signs to Magna Park 10. Crossing at A4303/Coventry Rd Roundabout 11. Foot/Cycleway on A4303 Coventry Rd 12. Crossing at A4303/Hunter Boulevard Roundabout

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